Helen Anderson

Americans living in blue (traditionally Democratic) states will face some of the highest tax rates in the country this year, according to a new study released March 9. Fox Business writes about it. Фото: Shutterstock Illinois topped the list with an effective state and local tax rate of 15.01% for the average US household, according to WalletHub. It is followed by Connecticut with an effective rate of 14.84% and New York with a rate of 14.08% for households earning about $63,218 per year. The state of Pennsylvania is in fourth…

Many people don’t mind paying to enter California’s wonderful national parks. After all, this money goes to maintaining the beauty of the parks! However, sometimes you are in the mood for a simple walk, during which you do not want to worry about entrance tickets or parking fees. Here are some of the natural wonders of Northern California you can see for free, writes Only in Your State. Фото: Shutterstock 1. Mount Shasta Visible from almost anywhere in Northern California, the beauty of Mount Shasta cannot be underestimated. Rising above…

The United States Geological Survey (USGS) is urging people to prepare for a possible eruption of the world’s largest volcano: Mauna Loa on the Big Island of Hawaii. WeatherBoy writes about it. Фото: Shutterstock In a recent news release, scientists at the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory (HVO) from the USGS warned: “While a Mauna Loa eruption is not imminent, now is the time to rethink plans. As with preparing for hurricane season, having a plan in advance helps during an emergency.” Mauna Loa is considered the largest active volcano on Earth…

A neighbor’s surveillance camera captured how a Beechcraft Bonanza plane crashed into a residential street and crashed into a car in Pembroke Pines, Florida, writes The Guardian. Фото: Shutterstock A boy riding in an SUV with his mother died when a small plane attempting to return to a South Florida airport crashed into them on a residential street on Monday afternoon, officials said. Two people on the plane died, which was recorded by a neighbor’s surveillance camera. The boy’s mother was injured but was released from the hospital later that…